How Does Skin Rejuvenation Work?

Skin Rejuvenation

There are so many different factors that impact how healthy your skin is. Factors that affect your skin could be acne, pollution, aging, sunlight, sensitive skin, enlarged pores, lack of maintenance or genetics.  As a result, you can be stuck with wrinkles, redness, pigmentation, clogged pores, loose skin, acne scars and dull skin.

However, these irregularities don’t have to hold you hostage- there are quite a few skin rejuvenation treatments that are out on the market, customized for various skin concerns. Skin rejuvenation refers to a variety of treatments that can eliminate or reduce numerous skin flaws. Skin rejuvenation adds a more youthful, clear and vibrant appearance to your complexion. Many of these skin treatments are fast, non-invasive and have little or no downtime.

Here are some skin rejuvenation techniques that you can consider getting!

Chemical Peel

A chemical peel can be used on the face, as well as your hands or neck. It targets acne, scars, clogged pores, sun damage, fine lines, wrinkles and rough patches. For this treatment, acid is applied to remove the damaged outer skin layers. There are three levels of chemical peels:

  • Light: Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) Peel — The AHA peel works on a very superficial level. It is mainly used to correct skin texture. The entire procedure takes about 10 minutes. The skin will look sunburned afterward and will soon peel. An AHA peel heals in about five days. You can have light peels every two to four weeks to maintain results.
  • Medium: Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) Peel — The TCA peel pinpoints surface-level acne, fine lines and minor irregularities. This peel takes about 15 minutes for light skin. Darker skin may require two or more sessions spread out over several months. TCA causes scabbing, crusting, peeling, redness and slight swelling. This type of peel heals in five to 10 days and can be repeated every three to nine months.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a painless, non-invasive facial treatment thatdeep cleanses and exfoliates your skin. In order to kill dead skin cells. Microdermabrasion polishes away dead skin cells, thus stimulating collagen growth. This treatment improves fine lines, blemishes and sunspots. It also clears out clogged pores! The Microdermabrasion facial treatment typicall lasts for 45 minutes to 1 hour and is performed at a medical aesthetics clinic!  Microdermabrasion provides instant gratification and results are immediately visible, making it a popular skin rejuvenation choice!

There are two versions of the procedure:

  • Crystal Microdermabrasion

During microdermabrasion, an instrument sprays a coating of fine crystals onto the skin. This causes gentle abrasion or “polishing” of its surface. The dead skin cells and crystals are immediately vacuumed up in the same device.

  • Diamond Tip Microdermabrasion

This version of microdermabrasion utilizes a diamond-tip apparatus that gently abrades and exfoliates. The dead skin cells are sucked up into the hand piece. Diamond tip microdermabrasion is safer to use close to the eyes or in sensitive spots.

Related article: PRP Facial Treatment for Anti-Aging and Skin Rejuvenation

Laser Resurfacing

This type of skin rejuvenation enlists a laser to remedy facial flaws such as birthmarks, warts, fine lines, wrinkles and acne scars. It directly focuses a beam of energy on a single target.

The energy stimulates collagen production, which enhances skin elasticity and imparts a smooth, toned look. It works by vaporizing the top layers of skin and heating deeper layers.

There are two types of Laser Resurfacing:

  • Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser Resurfacing: Carbon dioxide resurfacing is considered to be the gold standard of laser resurfacing. Carbon dioxide laser treatment creates microscopic holes in the skin’s surface, which prompts the body’s healing response, collagen production.

CO2 resurfacing is ideal for patients who seek dramatic results. Recovery from CO2 resurfacing can span up to two weeks, during which the patient may experience swelling, redness and minor crusting.

  • Erbium Laser Resurfacing: This form of laser treatment is similar to carbon dioxide resurfacing. However, it has a different wavelength, which creates shallower perforation and less heat damage. The downtime is significantly less than that of CO2. It creates minor redness and swelling that usually resolve in two to three days.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)

Intense Pulsed Light treatment is similar to laser resurfacing. It also uses light to vaporize skin cells and remedy sun damage, fine lines, texture problems and pigmentation issues. IPL, however, uses many wavelengths to hit many targets, rather than a solitary beam with one target. Intense pulsed light benefits the skin by:

  • Absorbing excess pigments, especially reds and browns.
  • Stimulating collagen production.

During the procedure, you may feel a slight stinging, as though your skin is being snapped by a rubber band. Intense Pulsed Light treatment generally takes 20 to 30 minutes. You may need to have up to six treatments spaced one month apart to get the desired results. Your skin might be sensitive for a few days, but you’ll be able to immediately resume normal day-to-day activities.

Microneedling

Microneedling also called collagen induction therapy (CIT), is a non-invasive skin rejuvenation procedure. It can help reduce the appearance of stretch marks, fine lines, crow’s feet and hyperpigmentation. It is particularly effective for treating acne scars.

Microneedling involves a small tool called a Dermapen. A Dermapen has 12 tiny needles that make microscopic pinpricks in the skin. This prompts collagen and elastin production, which fills in scars and plumps and rejuvenates skin. A small device that resembles a paint roller covered with tiny needles may also be used.

The sensation of microneedling has is similar to getting a tattoo. However, unlike a tattoo gun, the Dermapen passes over each area only once. In order to get the best and most consistent results, it is recommended that you get Microneedling treatment every other month. The healing process after each session usually only takes about 24 hours.

Ageing, sun, skin disorders, lifestyle, environment and heredity can all take a toll on your skin. Luckily, there are just as many skin rejuvenation procedures available as there are skin imperfections. Even better, many can be done with minimal discomfort and nominal downtime. Find one that suits you and get ready to feel and look rejuvenated!

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